Saturday, August 17, 2013

Bichectomia or Buccal Fat Removal

Bichectomia or Buccal Fat Removal in HoustonExcess buccal fat is usually a hereditary condition that typically does not respond to weight loss. With the popularity of model-like facial features, several women with cherubic faces opt to have this surgical procedure.

Amalfi, former supermodel, with an ideal cheek

The popularity of this procedure started in the year 1884. Typically, the buccal fat is reduced after puberty. Post-puberty the buccal fat is less likely to change and only modestly change with weight loss or weight gain. Cherubic faces with an excess buccal fat is not eliminated by weight loss.BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL (bichectomia in spanish)

Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek reduction surgery

This is designed to create a more sculpted facial contour or chiseled look.

The buccal fat pad is removed which reduces the cherubic, soft and round facial appearance.

BUCCAL FAT REMOVAL: The PROCEDURE

The buccal fat pad removal is performed through a small incision inside the mouth.

The buccal fat is about the size of a golf-ball or ping-pong ball. Buccal fat removal can be done in conjunction with other procedures to further enhance the facial contour. The location of buccal fat deep within the face prevents its removal with liposuction.

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Dr. De La Cruz, a Asian American, entered college at the age of fifteen and received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University where he graduated summa cum laude, majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology.
Following four years of medical school training in Houston at the University of Texas where he earned the Frank Webber Prize in medical research, Dr. De La Cruz spent the next several years in California where he successfully completed a rigorous training in general surgery at Loma Linda University.
Dr. De La Cruz developed the “Celtic cross technique” for immediate umbilical reconstruction which was published in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. He was subsequently board certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. De La Cruz pursued further training in Plastic surgery at Medical College of Georgia where he honed his skills in reconstructive plastic & cosmetic surgery. During his training, he served as Chief Surgery Resident in Plastic Surgery, and scored 94th percentile nationally on his Plastic Surgery Inservice Examination.

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